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COVID19 -- If you are pregnant or a new parent and wish to speak with a registered nurse about your emotions, parenting or infant feeding, please call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or chat with a nurse at york.ca/nursechat.
Information, support and resources to help women cope and feel better
Information, support and resources to help women cope and feel better
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COVID19 -- If you would like to speak with a registered nurse about your pregnancy or parenting, please call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or chat with a nurse at york.ca/nursechat.
Weekly prenatal nutrition program led by public health nurses and nutrition educators * expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy and parenthood * partnership program delivered through multiple agencies in the community
Weekly prenatal nutrition program led by public health nurses and nutrition educators * expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy and parenthood * partnership program delivered through multiple agencies in the community
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COVID19 -- Pregnant women or new parents wishing to speak with a registered nurse about emotions, parenting or infant feeding, please call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or chat with a nurse at york.ca/nursechat.
Breastfeeding support; sessions are one-to-one with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise
Breastfeeding support; sessions are one-to-one with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise
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COVID19 -- Call Health Connection with questions or concerns at 1-800-361-5653 or visit york.ca.
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
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| COVID19 -- Call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 for more information Sexual Health Clinics
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Medical clinic focused on family and community health * nurse practitioner works with other health professionals to assess and treat non-life threatening injuries or illnesses
Staff include:
Programs include:
Staff include:
- registered dietitian
- social worker
- health promoter
- collaborating physicians including general practitioners and psychiatrists
Programs include:
- healthy eating series
- breastfeeding support group
- parent-child Mother Goose program
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COVID19 Physical sites are closed, all services remain open to both new and existing clients and can be accessed remotely by phone or videoconferencing
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Child and family early intervention centre
Healthy child development promotion, and intervention and treatment services
Section 23 Program for children 4-7 years, includes therapeutic specialized educational classroom
Family Support Services
Support to children birth-7 years with complex needs, and their families, including brief consultation, treatment groups for children, parenting groups, counselling, and intensive in-home intervention
EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Willowdale)
Early identification, prevention and integration services for children birth-6 years (also prenatal), who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing barriers to healthy development, and their parents and caregivers
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Child and family early intervention centre
Healthy child development promotion, and intervention and treatment services
- autism behaviour services including system navigation, education and support, early intervention and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- licensed child care staff support
Section 23 Program for children 4-7 years, includes therapeutic specialized educational classroom
- assessment
- diagnosis
- treatment
- parent education and counselling
Family Support Services
Support to children birth-7 years with complex needs, and their families, including brief consultation, treatment groups for children, parenting groups, counselling, and intensive in-home intervention
EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Willowdale)
Early identification, prevention and integration services for children birth-6 years (also prenatal), who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing barriers to healthy development, and their parents and caregivers
- builds parenting capacity
- healthy development of social, emotional, and communication skills
- early learning and literacy programs
- parent education and skills development
- community information, referrals and outreach
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COVID19 -- If you are pregnant or a new parent and wish to speak with a registered nurse about your emotions, parenting or infant feeding, please call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or chat with a nurse at york.ca/nursechat.
Information, support and resources to help women cope and feel better
Information, support and resources to help women cope and feel better
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COVID19 - If you are pregnant or a new parent and wish to speak with a registered nurse about your emotions, parenting or infant feeding, please call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or chat with a nurse at york.ca/nursechat.
Information, support and resources to help women cope and feel better
Information, support and resources to help women cope and feel better
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COVID19 -- Contact Health Connection for more information
An interactive learning option (6 to 8 hours) including pictures, videos, text and quizzes designed to help women and their partners or support persons prepare for labour, childbirth and caring for their new baby; printable fact sheets
An interactive learning option (6 to 8 hours) including pictures, videos, text and quizzes designed to help women and their partners or support persons prepare for labour, childbirth and caring for their new baby; printable fact sheets
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Early Intervention Services - Infant and Child Development Services - Richmond Hill
1-877-464-9675 Access YorkVisit Website
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COVID19 --- support offered by phone, email or videoconference
Home visiting for families with children with special needs
Home visiting for families with children with special needs
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COVID19 -- Call Health Connection with questions or concerns at 1-800-361-5653 or visit york.ca.
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
Early intervention and high-risk home visiting services; clients receive blended home visiting services from Public Health nurses, family visitors and social workers
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COVID19 -- If you would like to speak with a registered nurse about your pregnancy or parenting, please call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or chat with a nurse at york.ca/nursechat.
Weekly prenatal nutrition program led by public health nurses and nutrition educators * expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy and parenthood * partnership program delivered through multiple agencies in the community
Weekly prenatal nutrition program led by public health nurses and nutrition educators * expecting mothers learn about nutrition, pregnancy and parenthood * partnership program delivered through multiple agencies in the community
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COVID19 -- Pregnant women or new parents wishing to speak with a registered nurse about emotions, parenting or infant feeding, please call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or chat with a nurse at york.ca/nursechat.
Breastfeeding support; sessions are one-to-one with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise
Breastfeeding support; sessions are one-to-one with a nurse who has breastfeeding expertise
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COVID19 -- call Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 Sexual Health Clinics
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COVID19
Acute care hospital
- call or visit website for updates to entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
- some clinics offering virtual care, contact care provider for details
Acute care hospital
- cancer care
- geriatric care
- maternal, neonatal and pediatric care - includes breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding consultations with the Mother and Baby Follow Up Clinic
- mental health including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatry
- palliative care
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Provide emotional and physical support for women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum
- Maintain a listing of Doulas in communities across Ontario
- Members of Association of Ontario Doulas (AOD) abide by a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
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Ontario's Fertility Program
ServiceOntario: 1-866-532-3161 ServiceOntario: 416-314-5518
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Program covers eligible people looking to conceive or expand their families * fertility program offers artificial insemination (including intra-uterine insemination), one cycle of in-vitro fertilization, and one cycle of fertility preservation for medical reasons (such as patients undergoing a medical treatment which could lead to infertility)
Potential patients are encouraged to speak with their health care provider to determine if the program is the best option for them * potential patients can also contact the fertility clinics who are offering publicly funded fertility treatments
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Sexual Health Infoline Ontario / The Mainline
Sexual Health Infoline Ontario: 1-800-668-2437 The Mainline: 1-800-686-7544
416-392-2437
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Province-wide free anonymous counselling, information and referrals to sexual health clinics and community agencies on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, birth control options, sexual orientation and gender issues
The Mainline - Telephone information about harm reduction, injection drug use and needle exchange programs
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Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
Services and Programs:
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
- preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
- physical exams and Pap smears
- immunization for children and adults
- assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
- management and self-management of chronic diseases
- pre and post-natal care
- triage service for urgent client medical conditions
- chiropody services
- therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
- nutrition assessment and counselling
- health education - healthy lifestyle and diabetes management
- after-hours phone consultation
- information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
- flu immunization clinics for CHC clients
Services and Programs:
- Cold Flu and COVID Clinic
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Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services
- birth control counseling
- low-cost or free birth control
- pregnancy testing and counseling
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Community based supports for children, youth and families
Babies Best Start / Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Home visiting program for parents of children birth-3 years, includes support in areas such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, healthy attachment, healthy eating, safety, child development, positive parenting, parent health and well-being and community resources; home visitors represent a variety of cultures and languages
Community Support
Culturally sensitive early intervention mental health services for children birth-12 years and their families, in various locations such as schools, community agencies, shelters, and EarlyOn programs; areas of service include parenting education and groups, children's groups, brief counselling, anti-bullying and social skills
Gender Based Violence Program
Supports for youth and young adults 12-29 years, who are at risk of or have been involved in human trafficking or sex trade, including trauma therapy, case management and service navigation, peer support, support group, and community outreach and education; contact GBVinfo@stridestoronto.ca or 416-438-3697 ext 13265
Growing Healthy Together Prenatal Program
Information and support for pregnant women with risk factors linked to low birth weight
Youth Outreach Worker Program
Assists at-risk youth 12-21 years and their families in East Toronto connect with mental health and other community services; includes individualized programming and support to overcome language and cultural barriers; also intensive intervention in areas such as mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship or family violence and/or human and sex trafficking
See separate listings for residential treatment programs (intake through CARS, 416-482-7884), and Preschool Speech and Language Program (intake through Surrey Place)
Programs and services may be provided in various locations
Babies Best Start / Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Home visiting program for parents of children birth-3 years, includes support in areas such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, healthy attachment, healthy eating, safety, child development, positive parenting, parent health and well-being and community resources; home visitors represent a variety of cultures and languages
Community Support
Culturally sensitive early intervention mental health services for children birth-12 years and their families, in various locations such as schools, community agencies, shelters, and EarlyOn programs; areas of service include parenting education and groups, children's groups, brief counselling, anti-bullying and social skills
Gender Based Violence Program
Supports for youth and young adults 12-29 years, who are at risk of or have been involved in human trafficking or sex trade, including trauma therapy, case management and service navigation, peer support, support group, and community outreach and education; contact GBVinfo@stridestoronto.ca or 416-438-3697 ext 13265
Growing Healthy Together Prenatal Program
Information and support for pregnant women with risk factors linked to low birth weight
Youth Outreach Worker Program
Assists at-risk youth 12-21 years and their families in East Toronto connect with mental health and other community services; includes individualized programming and support to overcome language and cultural barriers; also intensive intervention in areas such as mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship or family violence and/or human and sex trafficking
See separate listings for residential treatment programs (intake through CARS, 416-482-7884), and Preschool Speech and Language Program (intake through Surrey Place)
Programs and services may be provided in various locations
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Sexual health clinic * health professionals test for and treat sexually transmitted infections * family planning services
- birth control counselling
- low cost or free birth control
- pregnancy testing and counselling
- free condoms
- HIV testing
- sexuality and relationship counseling
- emergency contraceptive pill
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COVID19 - Telephone and email support for new and current clients available * in-person service by appointment only * Young Parent Hub programs suspended * call for crisis assistance, or to speak with intake worker
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Children's mental health centre accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario (see separate entry) * comprehensive range of specialized care and treatment programs for young parents, their children, partners and families * parenting support groups * outreach and support, advocacy and consultation * specialized and licensed child care and support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (see separate entry)
Community Care and Treatment Team -- assists young parents up to 21 years, and their families, with mental health attachment and trauma care * parent-infant interaction assessment * individual and group parenting support * outreach services in partnership with other community organizations
Community Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling for pregnant youth, young parents and families * advocacy with housing, social assistance and returning to school * counsellors available for support in community settings such as schools * professional consultation available
Residential Care and Treatment -- licensed prenatal and postnatal care and treatment for mothers 12-20 years who seek comprehensive parenting support
School Program -- fully accredited secondary education and treatment program for pregnant or parenting youth 20 years and under
Young Parent Hub -- call to speak with intake worker regarding availability during COVID19 pandemic
Youth Outreach Services -- outreach to any youth in Dorset Park, and their families * in cooperation with other community agencies
Services provided by other agencies -- Toronto Public Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Scarborough Hospital, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board (see separate entries)
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Children's mental health centre accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario (see separate entry) * comprehensive range of specialized care and treatment programs for young parents, their children, partners and families * parenting support groups * outreach and support, advocacy and consultation * specialized and licensed child care and support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (see separate entry)
Community Care and Treatment Team -- assists young parents up to 21 years, and their families, with mental health attachment and trauma care * parent-infant interaction assessment * individual and group parenting support * outreach services in partnership with other community organizations
Community Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling for pregnant youth, young parents and families * advocacy with housing, social assistance and returning to school * counsellors available for support in community settings such as schools * professional consultation available
Residential Care and Treatment -- licensed prenatal and postnatal care and treatment for mothers 12-20 years who seek comprehensive parenting support
School Program -- fully accredited secondary education and treatment program for pregnant or parenting youth 20 years and under
Young Parent Hub -- call to speak with intake worker regarding availability during COVID19 pandemic
Youth Outreach Services -- outreach to any youth in Dorset Park, and their families * in cooperation with other community agencies
Services provided by other agencies -- Toronto Public Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Scarborough Hospital, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board (see separate entries)
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COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
Acute care hospital
Breastfeeding support available by appointment to Scarborough General clients for as long as needed
Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic, 416-431-8111 -- for seniors with multiple complex medical problems
Acute care hospital
- geriatric care
- maternal and newborn care
- palliative care
- pediatrics
Breastfeeding support available by appointment to Scarborough General clients for as long as needed
Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) Clinic, 416-431-8111 -- for seniors with multiple complex medical problems
- comprehensive geriatric assessment including memory
- education on chronic disease self-management
- teaching about dementia and behavioural care
- advance care planning
- referral to community supports
- access to personal support and home safety assessments
- de-prescribing and medication adjustment
- initiation of treatment for dementia
- barrier-free access to medical treatment and same-day counselling for alcohol, opioid, or other drug-related addictions
- no appointment or referral required; clinic is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am-11 am
- clinic is located in the Crockford Pavillion, Room G 721
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